Rifater and pancreatitis Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Rifater Side Effects Report #4655967-3
Rifater side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 28, 2005. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with cervical gland tuberculosis, hypothyroidism, hypertension and was treated with Rifater. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood amylase increased, liver function test abnormal, pancreatitis. Rifater dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL, THYROXINE, INDAPAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifater Side Effects Report #5141141-3
Rifater side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with bone tuberculosis and was treated with Rifater. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pancreatitis. Rifater dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifater Side Effects Report #5164634-1
Rifater side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 24, 2006. Female patient was treated with Rifater. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pancreatitis. Rifater dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.